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Tempe production from pigeon PEA (Cajanus cajan)
Abadesco, Lilibeth A. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1992-04)
ABSTRACT Tempe, a mold-fermented product, was made using the traditional method of making soybean tempe, utilizing pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) as substrate for the Rhizopus mold. Pigeon pea seeds were inoculated with Rhizopus oligosporus and was incubated at 30°C. Fungal growth was completed after 48 hours, producing a compact cake knitted by white mold mycelium with a dough-like aroma. Tempe Bacam and Tempe Goren, both prepared from soybean tempe and pigeon pea tempe were subjected to sensory evaluation by eleven panelists to compare pigeon pea tempe with soybean tempe. They were compared based on their appearance, flavor, and general acceptability. Based on the sensory evaluation, differences exist between soybean tempe and pigeon pea tempe. However, analysis of variance and F-test showed that the difference was not significant at 5 per cent level except in color of Tempe Bacam samples. Organoleptic characteristics favored soybean tempe over pigeon pea tempe.
Gender differences among nurses in relation to self-efficacy and attitude towards their terminally ill patients
Andag, Marites A.; Botes, Melanie A. (Division of Social Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology , University of the Philippines in the Visayas, 2001-03)
This study sought to find out whether gender differences has a significant relationship on self-efficacy among nurses and attitude towards their terminally ill patients. Twenty (20) male and twenty (20) female nurses from Iloilo Doctors’ Hospital were randomly chosen to serve as participants for this study. The Self-efficacy Scale by Ralf Schwarzer and Matthias Jerusalem (1993) and a modified Attitude Checklist developed by Charlotte Epstein (1975) were utilized for data gathering.Results showed no significant difference in the level of self-efficacy among nurses in relation to their gender. Moreover, no significant difference exists in the nurses’ attitude towards terminally ill patients in relation to their gender. The Pearson- Product Moment Correlation revealed that there is a positive correlation between self- efficacy and attitude towards their terminally ill patients according to gender, male (r=0.37), female (r =0.31), though it is considered as a weak correlation. The researchers recommend that further research should be conducted with the topic under study with a bigger sample for a more valid and reliable results. It would also be better if other factors aside from gender will be considered as determinants in differences in the level of self-efficacy of nurses and attitude towards terminally ill patients.
The political career of Mayor Romulo Cabana of Leon, Iloilo (1992-2001)
Andrada, Ed Nathan; Torrijos, Richelle Paul (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2001-04)
This is the study on the political career of Romulo C. Cabana, a three-term municipal mayor of Leon, Iloilo (1992-2001). The objectives of the study were: to trace Romulo Cabana’s ascendancy as the top executive of the Municipality of Leon, which includes his inherent qualities, political affiliations, socio-economic position, educational background and strategies that led to his election as mayor; to assess Mayor Cabana’s political philosophies and leanings, and; to make a comparison between the programs of the Municipal Government and what were accomplished. To achieve these objectives, the researchers used the following methods: an archival research, which includes materials contained in the different agencies of the local government, and the local library of the Municipality of Leon; interview with key informants, which includes the mayor himself and a number of local constituents who have the knowledge and experience associating with Mayor Cabana. The researchers have found out, that as a political leader, Romulo Cabana, has inherent qualities and characteristics that led his career to a three-term mayor of the Municipality of Leon. He has the willingness to serve his constituents, especially those who are less fortunate in the society. His socio-economic background had further induced and strengthened his cause for the “masa” or the ordinary people. Mayor Cabana’s political career had once proved that, political strategies and affiliations were secondary if not only to serve as a background to public service and societal responsibilities. With his career he also proved that experience and practicability is more worth than the highest educational attainment or status. With his unique political repertoire and humanistic charisma, many of his constituents in Leon had described him as the most “loved,” and the most respected municipal mayor in Leon to date. And with few critics on the opposite side, Mayor Cabana did his job steadfastly with a vision for growth and development of the Municipality of Leon.
Collaboration in Altavas, Aklan during the Japanese occupation: The case of Dr. Roque R. Mayor
Arboleda, Leah S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2002-03)
This is the study of Dr. Roque Mayor's role during the Japanese Occupation of Altavas, Aklan, what are the causes of their collaboration and their contributions in Altavas' local history. This study described the nature of collaboration, identified the factors that caused the Mayors to collaborate with the Japanese authorities during their occupation of the town and analyzed the significance of Dr. Roque Mayor's collaboration. Dr. Roque Mayor collaborated with the Japanese to minimize the sufferings of the civilians of Altavas. He showed cooperation with the Japanese and on the other hand, he gave vital information relative to the activities of the Japanese. To ensure his safety and the civilians, he requested the guerrillas not to raid the town. With his collaboration, no further killings had occurred in their ten-month occupation of the town.
The level of masculinity and femininity and patterns of self-disclosure to male and female friends of UPV freshmen students
Arceo, Daniel Keith M.; Carinal, Jotter Perzeus C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2002-03)
This study sought to find out the level of Masculinity and Femininity of freshmen students, their patterns of self - disclosure in terms of gender and if there is a relationship between the two mentioned variables. Forty (40) male and forty (40) female freshmen students (SY 2001-2002) and at the same time staying in the dormitories were randomly selected as participants for this study. A modified Masculinity and Femininity Test based oh the masculinity and femininity traits given in the undergraduate thesis of Marañon (1992) and a modified self - disclosure test by Miller, Berg and Archer (1983) were utilized for data gathering. It was found in the study that among the 40 male respondents, 52.5% scored high in the masculinity items while 47.5% scored high in the femininity items. While the female respondents showed a big difference wherein 70% of them scored high in the femininity items and only 25% of them scored high the masculinity items. On the other hand, five percent of the female respondents were found to be androgynous. Patterns of self-disclosure showed that three fourths (3/4) of the male and female respondents prefer to self-disclose to their same sex and only one fourth of them would self-disclose more to their opposite sex or to both male and female friends. The results revealed that there is a significant correlation between the following relationships: a.) Males’ masculinity level and their self-disclosure to male friend; b.) Males’ masculinity level and their self-disclosure to female friend; c.) Males’ femininity level and their self-disclosure to male friend; d.) Males’ femininity level and their self-disclosure to female friend; e.) Females’ femininity level and their self-disclosure to female friend; f.) Females’ femininity level and their self-disclosure to male friend. However, based on a t-critical 0.304, the following have shown weak relationship with each other. It is difficult to conclude that the level of masculinity and femininity generally affects the pattern of self-disclosure of UPV freshmen students. It was also found in the study that the following have no significant relationship with each other: a.) Females’ masculinity level and their self-disclosure to female friend; b.) Females’ masculinity level and their self-disclosure to male friend.
Male bonding and emotional self-disclosure among college students in an all-male boarding houses in Iloilo City
Abaring, Sheryl; Sabandal, Rodelyn (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2003-03)
This study sought to find out about the nature of male friendship and the level of emotional self-disclosure expressed by college males living in an-all male boarding houses in Iloilo City. Sixty-three (63) college male students living in an all-male boarding houses in Iloilo City were purposely selected to serve as participants of the study. The Emotional Self Disclosure Scale and the Male Bonding Questionnaire were utilized in the study. The results of the study revealed that respondents displayed bonding by engaging themselves in sports activities. Least of the respondents displayed bonding through giving advice, doing things for each other and attending mass. Male respondents are commonly knowledgeable in terms of hobbies and sports (193 or 77%) of their male peers. Meanwhile, marriage plans got the least frequency and percentage (46 or 18%). Moreover, male respondents were indeed capable of showing empathy and concern to their male friends. Lastly, there exists emotional self-disclosure in male friendships. Results revealed that males usually discussed feeling of happiness (847 or 67%) with a friend; whereas they least discussed feelings of depression (50%), jealousy (48%), and apathy (45%) with a male friend. The researchers recommend a further research about the study, and a more accurate scale should be utilized. The researchers also recommend that a classroom setting in gathering data be used.
Youth perception towards EDSA II and their willingness to participate in political activities
Ablanida, Ligaya A.; Deadio, Dyan S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2003-03)
This study is a correlational study on the Perceptions of the Youth towards EDSA II and their Willingness to Participate in Political Activities. The study was conducted among one hundred fifty-three (153) randomly selected third year and fourth year high school students from Central Philippine University and West Visayas State University. The results of the study showed that the youth have a positive perception towards EDSA II and have a high level of willingness to participate in political activities. There is a linear relationship between youth perception and willingness. Results revealed that factors such as sex, religion and school orientation do not influence youth perception towards EDSA II. The study concludes that there is indeed a relationship between the youth perception towards EDSA II and their willingness to participate in political activities. However, the factors identified in this study do not have a bearing on youth perception towards EDSA II. The researchers recommend further studies should be conducted, which involved the participation of youth in any governmental matters.
A short-run estimate of electricity consumption among selected barangays in the town proper of Oton
Apuang, Anna Mae L.; Lobrin, Raphael C. (Division of Social Sicences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)
The electricity demand estimation was conducted in the municipality of Oton, Iloilo Province; specifically between 2 town proper barangays and among 125 out of 1246 households it also describes the socio-economic profile of the respondents. The econometric model’s dependent variable was the households’ electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours, while the independent variables used in the study were marginal price of electricity, household size, monthly household expenditures, average price of LPG, and dummy variables for major appliances, namely: refrigerator, air conditioner, TV, and fan. The modified double-log form was chosen to correct for non-normality. The resulting R-square was .631. The price and income coefficient is inelastic, as expected of a necessity, although the sign of the former is unexpectedly positive. Thus, consumption increases along with improvements in the appliance stock. Appliances, like air conditioners and refrigerators, are expectedly among the most influential variables. Income is inelastic, showing that electricity is a normal good. The consumption of liquid petroleum gas has no significant impact on electricity consumption since LPG serves to fulfill the minimum requirement of heating fuel. The household size and fuel variable are significant, yet at a lesser degree. The non-significant variables are the TV and fan appliance variable.
Concept of friendship and social network of children in Dao Elementary Central School, Capiz
Apolinario, Charmaine Joy B.; Tuto, Angeles Jill D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)
Apolinario, Charmaine Joy B. and Tuto, Agnes Jill D. (March, 2004). Concept of Friendship and Social Network of Children in Dao Elementary Central School, Capiz. A research project submitted to the Division of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao Iloilo. This is a descriptive study of children’s concept of friendship and their social network. This sought to know the concept of children about friendship and how they form their social network. Likewise, it also examined the kind of relationship among children. A total of sixty (60) participants were randomly chosen in the study. Out of the total participants, 29 were males and 31 females. The participants were obtained from Dao Central School Capiz using fishbowl method of simple random sampling. In gathering data, an open-ended questionnaire, Furman Friendship questionnaire and the Kite Network were used. Percentage, frequency distribution and average mean were used as tools of analysis. Friendship of children is determined on the basis of the good attitude that friends have to each other. The importance of gender and age were emphasized in viewing friendship and in forming children’s social networks. School serves as a venue to where children find their friends, children also gain friends through texting. In children’s social network, children were closely interconnected to same age and gender friends.
Ang pangayaw sa dutang ginsaad: A study of Ilonggo migration and settlement in Tacurong, Cotabato, 1951-1960's
Bernardo, Arellano M., III (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2006-03)
“Ang Pagpangayaw sa Dutang Ginsaad: A Study of Migration and Settlement of Ilonggos in Tacurong, Cotabato (1951-1960’s)” discusses about the migration of the Ilonggos to Mindanao, particularly in a predominant Christian City of Tacurong. In the 1950’s all the way towards 1970’s, there was a massive migration of Ilonggos going to Mindanao. Most of them were attracted due to the flow of information coming from “The Land of Promise” in which they believed that they can avail any jobs and lands in an untapped island. This changed the social, economic, political and demographic profile of Mindanao and marked events that would shape the Philippine history. Triggered by social unrest, overcrowding problems, protectionist policies, economic interests and assimilation by the American colonial government, land settlements were opened to the Christian settlers of Luzon and the Visayas. It therefore, initiated government-sponsored programs of resettlement in Mindanao. However, that proved to be unattractive to early prospectors. Efforts were improved later by the Commonwealth era where a good number of Ilonggos went there first. The old city and province were already experiencing deterioration after the sugar industry shifted to Negros Occidental and slow recovery after World War II due to endless politics, peace and order situation and unemployment. These pushed the Ilonggos to move south as they were attracted to the propaganda of the new Philippine government to develop and people Mindanao. Majority of the Christian migrants were not involved in the government- sponsored programs but because of the government propaganda of the “Land of Promise” and free and continuous flow of information that came from early Christian settlers in Mindanao, it became attractive to the peoples of Luzon and Visayas and therefore massive migration occurred in the 50’s all the way through the seventies. Along with their migration was their settlement in which they established their new lives, therefore adjusting themselves with the new environment yet culture was brought out from the heartland and was mixed with other cultures, creating a unique cosmopolitan way of life for most of the Mindanao towns and cities. For every Ilonggo pangayaw, one was seeking satisfaction from the efforts they made by coming down south. It was relative yet most of them stated that their lives improved in Mindanao.
Punjabi Indians in Iloilo City
Acosa, Jenelie A. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2006-03)
Punjabi migrants can be found in the various parts of Iloilo City. They have been part already of the lives of many Ilonggos. A study concerning them would help the Ilonggos understand these people better. This would also be valuable in the promotion of harmony and understanding between these migrants and the Ilonggos. Furthermore it would also bridge the gap that existed between these two groups of people. This study is about Punjabi migrants in Iloilo City. It focuses on the factors that influenced them to move to Iloilo City, their life, future prospects as well as difficulties encountered and adjustments taken in their stay in Iloilo City. Specifically this study attempts to a) gather basic information about Punjabi migrants in Iloilo City b) identify and discuss the factors behind their migration to Iloilo City c) determine the difficulties encountered by these migrants and the adjustments they have taken to cope with these difficulties that they have encountered d) describe their life in Iloilo City e) determine the prospects regarding their business and back migration. The study made use of the library-research method as well as individual and group interviews of both Punjabi migrants and selected Ilonggo informants in order to meet the objectives of this study. Several factors influenced the Punjabi migrants to move to Iloilo City. Some of these factors can be attributed to their place of origin. These factors include: lack of economic opportunities, hesitance to go into farming, unfavorable living conditions, and limited community amenities. On the other hand, there are factors that can be attributed to their place of destination, Iloilo City. These factors include: presence of friends and relatives, better economic opportunities and availability and accessibility to community services. In Iloilo City, they encountered difficulties that they were able to adjust. They engaged in the business of peddling and lending for them to earn their living. They still preserve some of their own customs and practices identifiable to them, although they are now living in Iloilo City. In the future, they would like to expand their business, and they would like to entertain the possibility of back migration.
Species composition, abundance, and distribution of sea anemone in the intertidal zones of Taklong Island and vicinity, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
Arisola, Danielle Vanessa E. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2007-04)
Sea anemones are large solitary polyps that inhabit marine environments. They are the ocean dwelling members of Class Anthozoa under Phylum Cnidaria. These carnivorous animals are common along sea shores, in bays and estuaries but are never found in fresh waters. Sea anemones form a symbiotic relationship with many other marine animals which include anemonefishes and anemoneshrimps. Due to the very little information known about sea anemones in the Philippines, this study was conducted, which specifically focuses on the species composition, abundance, and distribution of sea anemones along the intertidal zones of Taklong Island and vicinity, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. A total census was done along the intertidal areas around Taklong Island which includes five specific areas namely, Salangan (UP channel), Likuan (area from Salangan going to Takpan-lapad), Takpan-lapad, Kalaparan, and Talisay Cove; and Piagao Cove of Tandog Island. Five out of the 10 host species of sea anemone are found along the intertidal zones of Taklong Island and vicinity: Entacmea quadricolor and Macrodactyla doreensis which belong to the family Actiniidae; Heteractis crispa and Stichodactyla gigantea which belong to the family Stichodactylidae and Cryptodendrum adhaesivum which belongs to the family Thalassianthidae. Heteractis crispa was the most dominant species, comprising 77% of the total sea anemone population, followed by Stichodactyla gigantea with 11%, then by Entacmea quadricolor and Cryptodendrum adhaesivum with 5%. Macrodactyla doreensis was the rarest species comprising only 1.3% of the total population. All 5 species of sea anemones were host anemones that harbored a variety of marine organisms namely anemoneshrimps, clownfishes (Amphiprion clarkii, A. frenatus, A. perideraion, A. ocellaris, and Premnas biaculeatus) and an anemonefish Dascyllus trimaculatus. Some of these anemone-fish relationships are specific, such as the relationship of Amphiprion frenatus to Entacmea quadricolor. The different species of sea anemones varied in their locations, some species are located only in sandy substrates, some only in coralline substrates and some in both. Distribution of each species along the 6 areas included in the intertidal zones of Taklong Island and vicinity also varied. Species such as Cryptodendrum adhaesivum and Macrodactyla doreensis were found only in Talisay Cove while the other species were distributed along the 6 areas. Piagao Cove contained only Heteractis crispa and Talisay Cove contained all 5 species.
Rediscovering San Remegio's mineral wealth
Abasquez, Edilyn Balsomo (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2010-04)
Responsible management of the locality's mineral wealth may provide countless benefits that will contribute to the economic and social development of San Remigio, Antique. This may be in the form of employment opportunities, increased revenues, construction of vital structures such as roads, bridges, communication and transportation facilities, enhancement of social services like in education, health and security measures, among others. The municipality of San Remigio is endowed with vast mineral resources which have remained untapped for commercial purposes. Operations had been on-and-off at various times in history and the Gemstone Processing Industry that covered four barangays of Bagumbayan, Lapak, Trinidad and Lumpatan, which at first seemed to be promising, also suffered the same fate. San Remigio, being a third class municipality, and still has a long way to go towards development, could make use of these resources, not only to answer the basic needs of the people, but to efficiently respond to the socio-economic imperatives of the times to liberate the people from their present predicament, who mostly depend upon their resources for livelihood and subsistence. Therefore, sound management of these resources, anchored on the principle of sustainable development, may help the present generation ensure the future of those yet unborn from the womb of time. This thesis then, explores the management of San Remigio's mineral resource, with the active participation of government and non-government institutions, legislation and law enforcement, through qualitative interviews and visits to the old and current mining sites where Copper mining explorations are ongoing in Barangay Carawisan.
SULONG BACAN
Abalajon, Karl Vincent P.; Caoyonan, Liza Marie D.; Fernandez, Natasha Andrea; Gequinana, Apple Joy F.; Millado, Justine Bennette H.; Rivera, Tess Corgette A. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-03)
Public Health is defined as the common attainment of the highest level of physical, mental, and social well-being and longevity consistent with available knowledge and resources at a given time and place. Also, it is the art of applying science in the context of politics so as to reduce inequalities in health while ensuring the best health for the greatest number. There are two distinct characteristics of Public Health. First, it deals with preventive rather than curative aspects of health, and second, it deals with population-level, rather than individual-level health issues. The focus of public health intervention is to prevent, rather than treat, a disease, through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. Hand washing, vaccination programs, and the distribution of medicines are examples of public health measures. The United Nations’ World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Public health has seven categories:

Activities conducted on a community basis

Activities designed for prevention of illness, disability, or premature death

Activities related to comprehensive health care

Activities concerned with collection, preservation, analysis, and use of vital records

Public health education

Comprehensive health planning and evaluation

Research

Because of limited resources and experience, the group will be focusing on the first category. The term Community health refers to the health status of a defined group of people, or community, and the actions and conditions that protect and improve the health of the community. Those individuals who make up a community live in a somewhat localized area under the same general regulations, norms, values, and organizations. For example, the health status of the people living in a particular town and the actions taken to protect and improve the health of these residents would constitute Community health. In the past, most individuals could be identified with a community in either a geographical or an organizational sense. Today, however, with expanding global economies, rapid transportation, and instant communication, communities alone no longer have the resources to control or look after all the needs of their residents or constituents. Thus, the term Population health emerged. Population health differs from community health only in the scope of people it might address. People who are not organized or have no identity as a group or locality may constitute a population, but not necessarily a community. A population can be a segment of a community, a category of people in several communities of a region, or workers in various industries. The health status of these populations and the actions and conditions needed to protect and improve the health of a population constitute population health. The actions and conditions that protect and improve community or population health can be organized into three areas: health promotion, health protection, and health services. This breakdown emphasizes the collaborative efforts of various public and private sectors in relation to community health. Health promotion may be defined as any combination of educational and social efforts designed to help people take greater control of and improve their health. Health protection and health services differ from health promotion in the nature or timing ofthe actions taken. Health protection and services include the implementing of laws, rules, or policies approved in a community as a result of health promotion or legislation. The Municipality of Tubungan is located in Region VI, in the 1st congressional district of the Province of Iloilo. A 4th-class municipality composed of 48 barangays, Tubungan is located roughly 40 kilometers away from Iloilo City. Tubungan has a land area of 8,518 hectares, found a hundred feet above sea level. The municipality’s topography is dominated mostly by gentle rolling hills and idyllic mountains. The slope gradient ranges to as high as of 25 percent in most areas, giving it an almost mountainous terrain.
Filipino otakuness: profile of anime fans in the Philippines: the case of UPV Genguken members
Anilado, Xelca Grace; Racadio, Zaira Nichole (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2012-03)
Anime is a popular media in the Philippines that gathers a big following among the youth. It greatly affects the animation industry of the country because it already is an established foreign medium. The Filipino anime fans are undoubtedly influenced by anime, thus, certain traits and behaviors which are new and often considered as “weird” by other people had been manifested. With this, the researchers conducted an analysis of the characteristics and behavior of UPV Genguken members and how these traits prevail over time as they also deal with non-anime fans in their everyday life. It is designed to find out what qualities are common among these anime fans and what factors led them to adopt the Japanese anime subculture. The descriptive research design is employed in conducting this study. The study finds out that exposure to television is the main factor that caused the respondents to become anime fans. Another factor is that their parents left them alone to watch anime as long as they behaved well. For respondents who have siblings, the reason stated is that the latter also influenced them to watch anime. The anime fans’ shared qualities are the preference for subtitled videos and the constant desire for anime. They are also knowledgeable in the Japanese culture and even have a grasp of the Japanese language. In terms of personality, anime fans prefer to be alone but like to interact with fellow fans who are on the same level as they are, alone but not lonely, and are mostly silent. They want to see Filipino values, cultures, practices, and history in Filipino animation. The most popular genre among the respondents are horror and fantasy. For future researches, the differences in Japanese and Filipino communication styles should be studied to understand why so many of the youth are attracted to anime. It is also recommended to have further studies on the various concepts of an otaku from points of view of Filipino anime fans. Anime has a great impact on the Filipino anime fans in terms of their ways of living, language, appearances, and even attitudes. With that, the researchers recommend the Filipino animators to develop a style in animation that is distinct and easily recognizable as Filipino. This is to attract not just the Filipino anime fans but as well as all Filipinos to watch and patronize Filipino-produced animations.
Fidelity of the film adaptation of the novel "The Hunger Games"
Abad, Tristan Bill P.; Agapito, Art John I. (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2013-04)
Film adaptation is a trend in mass media today. Books, comics, and stage plays have been adapted to film. However, some people complain about the film adaptation and issues about fidelity were being raised. This undergraduate thesis is a critical analysis of a book and its film adaptation. It answers the question, what is the fidelity of the film adaptation of the novel “The Hunger Games”. This thesis looks into the elements of both the book and film and the relationship that these media have in the process of adaptation. Elements of the book were determined and analyzed if they were carried over in the film adaptation. The reasons for dropping and adding some elements in the film adaptation were then discussed. This study uses descriptive research design. It was found out that the film adaptation of the novel “The Hunger Games” falls under the category of a close adaptation. There were dropped and added elements involved in the process of adaptation, but these did not create major changes that affected the overall flow of the film’s narrative. This study was able to draw the following conclusions. The novel Hunger Games was a typical example of a dystopian novel. The film medium had distinct characteristics that affected the novel in the process of adaptation. Characters, settings and plot had all undergone both dropping and addition of elements. Both medium were involved in the process of adaptation. The film adaptation presented a ‘close’ type of adaptation.
MRR students: Self-efficacy, locus of control and reasons for overstaying in UPV Miagao and Iloilo City campuses
Abaldonado, Karla A.; Jardino, Bernadette P. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-03)
This study sought to find out the profile of MRR Students and its relationship to some personality factors: self-efficacy and locus of control. The respondents were composed of 78 applicants (32 males, 46 females) within A.Y 2011-2014 and 12 interviewees (7 males, 5 females) from A.Y 2013-2014. This is a descriptive-correlational study between self-efficacy, locus of control and reasons for overstaying. This study utilized the Schwarzer General Self-efficacy scale and Rotter’s Locus of Control. Data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Correlation. Analysis showed that there is no significant relationship between self-efficacy and locus of control and that all of the reasons for overstaying were non-academic.
The University of the Philippines Visayas as a site of knowledge production: A critical review of Danyag articles journal of humanities and Social Sciences, 1989-2004
Antipuesto, Caressa Joanne P. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-03)
The undergraduate research project is a critical review of Danyag: UPV Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences articles from 1989-2004. A total of 84 articles authored by University of the Philippines Visayas faculty as well as researchers outside the University, is the object of the study. The paper aims to analyse research trends and developments 1 terms of topic choice, general notions, and methods of gathering data. Furthermore, the paper attempts to contextualize these patterns with the general trends of research in the fields of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Management together with the significant events that transpired from the 1988-2004 year period. A system of categorization was established to aid in the analysis of the articles. The major categories include articles on (a) Pedagogy, (b) History, (c) Culture, and (d) Governance and Economy. The study concluded by identifying the challenges that limit the contribution of Danyag in knowledge production. These include the limited notion of the subject matter being studied as well as the lack of systematic framework and failure to diversify and innovate data gathering sources and methods. The articles also lack resonance with current research trends and significant issues. The researcher cited other factors as well such as the personal biases of the contributors. The researcher calls for Danyagto take a look back at its objectives as well as evaluate the role of its editors.
Desensitizing effects of violent media on bullying
Anasis, Anna Marie C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences , University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-04)
The study examined the links between repeated exposure to violent media stimuli and desensitization to violence as a predictor variable and bullying tendency as outcome variables. Participants in two different conditions were made to watch a different set of video clips for three nonconsecutive days. Experimental groups were made to watch violent video clips, and for control group, nonviolent video clips. Following the clip, participants for both group completed a Positive and Negative Affect Schedule to measure desensitization and Tendency to Bully Scale to measure the tendency of the participants to bully. One-way analysis of variance and test of means were used to determine whether there are significant differences between sessions and between groups. The result showed significant results across variables except for the positive affect on the last session. Repeated exposure to violent video clips was found to increase experimental participants positive affect, decrease negative affect and increase the tendency to bully. Speculations were drawn from these results.
KAPIT PISI: Sa mga Kababayang Aeta Pisi Poso ay Ihahandog na Tulong Para Iwas Soil transmitted helminth Infection
Acma, Kathleen Ann L.; Adolfo, Estee Joy G.; Bautista, Ezekiel Therese S.; Calimot, Andro Dominic A.; Dinopol, Christine Alexis S.; Gasataya, Chraisse Ann G.; Ingles, John Wibelle B.; Legaspi, Marienne C.; Linas, Pearl Joy C.; Lunar, Lanilyn Marie F.; Moises, Rochelle Anne Q.; Yunque, Vanessa Aura T. (Division of Biloigical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-05)
Soil Transmitted Helminth Infection is one of the most common parasitic infections in the world, and it is considered as a neglected tropical disease which affects poverty-stricken, indigent and marginalized sectors of the community (World Health Organization, 2012). STH is transmitted through the fecal-oral route transmitted by the three most common species of helminths: Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm. In a study conducted in Davao del Norte, Philippines, the cumulative prevalence in indigenous people (IP) school children was significantly higher than in non-IP children with rates at 39.0% and 29.9%, respectively. The Kapit Pisi project aims to decrease the prevalence of soil transmitted helminth (STH) infections among children ages 0-12 years old of Sitio Igtuba, an Aeta community in Brgy. Camangahan, Guimbal, Iloilo. A qualitative stool examination was conducted before project implementation and results show that 56% of the children were positive for A. lumbricoides infection, 72% were positive for T. trichura infection, and 40% are positive for hookworm infection. Fifteen out of the twenty five (60%) children had mixed infection. They were further quantified as light, moderate, and heavy infection. In order to address the problem, the Kapit Pisi project organized a reliable, independent core group for the implementation and monitoring of the project well represented by the members of the community. A series of health education were conducted to increase the knowledge, attitude, and practices among the children through different triggering tools adapted from the Philippine Approach to Total Sanitation. This includes lectures on environmental sanitation, importance of handwashing, and disease transmission. Hygiene kits and slippers were also distributed to the children. Pre and posttest were conducted and results show that the KAP increased by 35% and 36% for children and parents, respectively. A deep well was constructed to provide safe water supply through bayanihan system. The well is already being used for their daily needs except for drinking and food preparation. The pisi poso was not feasible as of the moment because of inadequate water level due to the summer season. Two toilets were installed and ten are currently constructed which was spearheaded by Guimbal through the participation of different sectors of the community.